About Washington, DC Internships

Who wouldn’t want to intern in the world’s most famous capital! By participating in the Global Experiences’ summer internship program in Washington, DC, you can explore the epicenter of US government and home to icons of American democracy and culture. It is a great location for both US citizens and international students to gain unparalleled work experience in a wide range of professional areas.

As a city populated by just under one million people (with thousands of tourists from all over the globe visitng each year), Washington DC is dominated by national and international institutions such as the Smithsonian Museum, the US Capitol, the White House, countless businesses, lobbying organizations, and many international and domestic non-governmental organizations. Within this diverse and powerful city, we will develop an internship for you that best meets your personal and professional goals.

The Global Experiences Washington, DC Internship Program combines an invaluable internship with a group structure of social events that take

Washington, DC Programs Includes

Our comprehensive internship program in Washington, DC provides much more than just your customized guaranteed internship. We focus on matching you with the best employer so you have a great practical work experience but we also include a range of other program components to make sure you have an excellent overall experience.

Guranteed Custom Internship Placement

Global Experiences guarantees placements to all participants accepted into its internship programs. Unlike traditional recruitment companies, we work with each applicant on a one-to-one basis to understand their talents, expectations and match them with the best employer in their prospective career field. Most placements are unpaid with some offering a small stipend. By getting to know each individual applicant, learning of their academic background, career objectives, language proficiency (where relevant) and overall expectations we are able to place each individual in a work environment that will help them gain valuable work experience. We help each prospective intern create an effective resume, professionally prepare for an interview with potential employers, and psychologically prepare for their program.

Housing

Participants in the Washington DC program will stay at the George Washington University student halls of residence in single rooms. The housing is in a great location close to all of the internship sites and within easy access to the DC metro.

Excursions and Social Events

Global Experiences wants to you to work hard and also play hard with our excursion and activities calendar designed for you to make the most of your summer. Global Experiences offers regular happy hours to help you network with your peers in Washington DC’s vibrant social scene. You can travel independently or with fellow interns, using the Global Experiences travel resources to fill your social calendar. We also include excursions in each of our programs. Below are some examples.

Spirit of Washington Cruise
Start your program right by getting to know other Global Experiences students and enjoy the majestic sites of Washington, DC at night. Experience a luxurious evening aboard the Spirit of Washington for a three-hour escape to elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide.

DC Improv Relax after a day at work and enjoy an evening of comedy with other DC interns.

Washington Nationals Baseball Game
A stay in DC would not be complete without experiencing America’s favorite pastime. Join the crowd and other Global Experiences interns and cheer on your summer home team the Washington Nationals.

More than the Monuments Walking Tour
Begin your second weekend in DC with a walking tour of the city. Not only will you learn everything about the monuments, you'll learn about George Washington's love for dogs, how Hollywood was involved in WWII, why Abraham Lincoln wore a beard, why Benjamin Franklin electrocuted a turkey, what makes the President’s car so cool, why the White House is painted white, why French women loved Thomas Jefferson, which President invented the 7th inning stretch....And much, much, much more. This is not your average tour!

Tour the White House or US Capitol
Summer interns this past year were invited to the White House, a rare and unique opportunity to see inside the world’s most iconic building and center of US power. Participants in the 2010 summer program will also have the opportunity to visit the White House or the US Capitol building.

Other Important Inclusions

• Optional academic credit provided by accredited US university. Inquire further with a program consultant
• Travel Medical Insurance (Emergency Medical + Personal Liability) valid for a full year irrespective of your program length
• On the ground support & 24/7 emergency contact
• Information and assistance obtaining required visa (as necessary)
• Welcome social event and orientation meeting
• Extensive pre-departure information provided by program consultants and online portal
• Dedicated program coordinator to prepare you for your program

Career Fields Available in Washington, DC

We offer a wide range of career field options in Washington, DC . If you do not see yours listed below please contact a program consultant as we are able to find placements in other areas.

Career Fields in Washington

• Accounting
• Advertising/Marketing/PR
• Agriculture and Ecology
• Architecture
• Art, Art Museums and Galleries
• Business
• Communications (TV/Radio)
• Education
• Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)
• Engineering (Structural/Biochemical)
• Event Planning
• Finance/Economics
• Government/Politics
• Graphic Design
• History/Archival Research
• Hospitality/Travel/Tourism
• Hotel Restaurant Management
• Information Technology/Computing
• Interior Design
• Journalism
• Law/Legal
• Photography
• Psychology/Social Sciences
• Video Production
• Web Design

Washington DC Internship Program Eligibility

Participants in the Washington DC internship program are required to be 19-30 years old at the start of the program and have some relevant coursework in their preferred field of internship placement. Participants must also have a very high level of English necessary to participate in a university and professional setting.

Visa Eligibility

American citizens do not require a visa. Other nationalities may be accepted into the Washington DC program through J-1 visa sponsorship provided you are currently an enrolled student or will be within 6 months of graduation upon beginning the program. Those requiring a J-1 visa will incur a visa and processing fee of $1000 in addition to the program costs, which are not imposed by Global Experiences but rather for the visa itself. Please inquire within for more information.

Washington, DC Internships Schedule

The following is a schedule of Dates & Fees for the Washington, DC internships.

Program Name: USA: Washington, DC 8 weeks (Summer) | Summer 2010

Start Date: 6/12/2010
USD Cost: $5990.00

Our Placement Process

We excel at matching each intern with the best employer by learning about YOU and YOUR expectations of your experience abroad. There is not another group or company that does this as well as Global Experiences.

Finding the career that is right for you is a journey that may last a lifetime. Global Experiences will help you identify your personal and professional interests and skills while affording you opportunity to apply those in a real world work environment.

We do not place you with just any company but rather walk you through a comprehensive consultation to understand your academic background, learning and career objectives, language proficiency (where relevant), and whether you are interested primarily in the cultural travel experience or the professional development opportunites available through your customized program. Getting to know you and understanding all of these variables helps us to identify the best internship for you that will best serve your needs and expectations.

Since we guarantee our internships, we will not accept you into our program unless we are confident we can find a suitable placement for you.We are generally able to let you know in our first contact with you whether you are a good candidate for our program.

Once you are accepted into the program and pay your program deposit we will immediately begin formalizing your internship placement. We will work with you to create an effective resume, prepare for an interview (required for many placements), and organize the documentation required to secure your visa. All participants will have access to a portal of pre-departure information that will help prepare you for your Global Experience.

Summary of Placement Process

• Determine your program eligibility (see eligibility page)
• Submit an inquiry form to connect with a program consultant
• Submit application form as soon as possible for your preferred dates and pay $50 application fee
• Receive acceptance into the program
• Pay $1000 deposit to reserve your place in the program
• Begin preparation process for internship and apply for your visa (as necessary)
• Complete application steps and make final fee payment. Payment plans are available.
• Arrive in Washington to start your program

Housing in Washington, DC

Located in the heart of the Foggy Bottom district of Washington, DC, your accommodation is minutes away from DuPont Circle, Georgetown, and other downtown areas. You will find an unparalleled "neighborhood life" and social culture like nowhere else!

The mix of shopping, dancing, dining, entertainment, and nightlife within a mile radius adds to the experience of staying in the Foggy Bottom area. Our residence halls are also within close walking distance of the Kennedy Center, the State Department, and the National Mall, Excursions and Social Activities. They are clean, safe and you will share them with students from around the country and the world.

You will be close to everything the city has to offer while spending time with young and interesting people. What more could you ask for!

Academic Credit

Yes, you can earn academic credit for this program. There are two ways to obtain credit for a Global Experiences program; transfer credit from our foreign institutional partners or earn independent study credit from our US-based affiliate university, Eastern Washington University. One may also combine foreign transfer credit with independent study credit. The best credit option will be determined by your home university and academic advisor.

More information regarding academic credit options.

Washington, DC Testimonials

Global Experience Portal Access

Summer 2010 Portal to be released soon